A section of the best screen Capture software
From software wikipedia
Screen recording software is a screen video production tool.You can easily record the processes of the screen recording into a FLASH animation, ASF animation, AVI animation or animation EXE self-play.
The following is the test and compare data and a description of them which Reviewer made .
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Function Compare
| Software Name | The latest version | Price | Operating system | Supported formats | CPU occupancy rate | Set up to record parameters | Play the source file | Set up to record regional | Synchronous sound recording | Post-edit video | Support timing record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Screen Recorder | 1.5.31.0 | $16.95~$29.95 | windows | avi/wav/swf/flv | Lower | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| AutoScreenRecorder | 3.0.325 | US$49.95 | windows | avi/flash | Lower | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Easy Video Capture | 1.30.02 | US$15 | windows | avi | Lower | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| ZD Soft Screen Recorder | 3.0.1.0 | $49.95 | windows | AVI/WMV | Higher | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Super Screen Recorder | 7.95 | $39 | windows | AVI | Low | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| WM Capture | 3.1 | $39.95 | windows | mpg/wmv | Lower | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Debut Video Capture Software | 1.41 | Free | windows | wmv/avi/asf/mpg.. | Lower | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Camtasia | 5.0.2 | $299 | windows | AVI/GIF/RM/WMV.. | Lower | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| SuperVideoCap | 5.85 | $29.95 | windows | AVI/WMV/MPEG4.. | Lower | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| BB FlashBack | v2.6.2.1162 | US$199 | windows | fbr/swf/mov/avi/wmv/exe/ppt/html | Medium | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Freez Screen Video Capture | v1.2 | Free | windows | avi | Lower | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| TipCam | 2.2 | Free | windows | flash | Lower | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Wondershare Democreator | v2.5.0 | $99.95 | windows | flash/lms/video | Lower | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Screen2Exe | v2.6 | Free | windows | Self-play exe | Lower | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
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Descriptions
| Name of software | Advantages | Shortcomings | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Screen Recorder | The recording pictures of Total Screen Recorder are extremely clear and it records the sounds synchronously.More over, various output formats exist and was able to record from time to time. | The later period video editing is unavailable | The installation is simple,convenient and easily operates.The clear recording pictures and its satisfied recording sounds make it to be a good screen recording software. It can be used for the courses of recording software.To record Network Courseware for a long time, chat video of QQ / MSN, network TV shows, movie clips and games and so on.Recommended Use. |
| AutoScreenRecorder | distinct screen and record souds synchronously.the creative document could be saved as Web pages. post-dubbing and audio files input are permited so that the process of vioce recording can be separated from dubbing.this is much more full of humanity. | Less output formats(avi, flash) | Through the installation and video record of the software it proves that this software is much more practical and complete-function,most important,the video frames are clear and it can record the sounds synchronously.
It can be used for the courses of recording software. To record Network Courseware for a long time and chat video of QQ / MSN, network TV shows, movie clips , games(poor results) and so on. Recommended Use. |
| Easy Video Capture | clearly recorded picture, simple operation | Can only play the last recorded video .output vedio has single format(only avi),Sets the default path and specified filename are not friendly enough。 | This softwear is small，Corresponding function is relatively short，but its recorded vedio quality is excellent。It can be used into software operating tutorial recording、long time network recording、QQ/MSN chat vedio recording etc, TV, recording movie clips recording, etc |
| ZD Soft Screen Recorder | The recording of good quality，AVI performed well very clear，need low Configuration，Small occupancy resources，and recording smooth video screens easyly。 | Who will feel very uncomfortable that appear blank screen when recording software and exit，in the process of recording，the defects of software lie in the short-time blank screen during recording and exit。 | Have a test，the quality of recording is not good。 |
| Super Screen Recorder | It can show、 hide and customize the mouse pointer | none | I recommend using，simple operation, the effect is good |
| Camtasia | Complete function, supports multiple output format。Has the characteristics of connect ing multiple formats clips,into a movie，clearly recording vedio pictures，record video playback after completion timely。And video recording Settings are perfect | none | This is a high-definition screen recording software,easy to use, suitable for a wide range of video recording。 |
| SuperVideoCap | Simple to use, can be set form time to time record. when the recording is finished, it can automatically shutdown. | Single function, the effect of recording is not obvious, fuzzy images. | With simple and less functions, it can be only used to recording screens. |
| WM Capture | Easy to use, clean interface, you can manually adjust the scope of video recording, easy to configurate, recommended settings, simultaneously shows the coordinates of the mouse. | Little output video format ,Medium quality video | This is a convenient Video recording software for recording a simple video |
| Debut Video Capture Software | Simultaneously display the situations of screen, pause function, no pause function, support webcam recroding, taking photos, change the volume of microphone, A variety of output video formats, send files via email, upload to FTP, controll CPU occupancy rate, set brightness, contrast ratio, set file name by date and time, adjust the size and resolution of video files. It can automatively warn you when the hard disk storage are not engough. | none | A powerful and easy-to-use video-recording software, highly recommended. |
| BB FlashBack | Easy to use, High-definition screen recroding, support microphone and computer sound input, support Post-recording audio, the video can be played and edited frame by frame | Only support fbr file, when you are playing video, recording screen will bring on high CPU occupancy rate | Two short cuts after installation（BB FlashBack Pro Player and BB FlashBack Pro Recorder）player can be used to edit video, convert format and multi picture edit are supported. |
| Freez Screen Video Capture | Easy to use, good quality video, you can set your own scope of video recording | Single function
No video edit function | Easy to use, Basic functions can be achieved. |
| TipCam | Tipcam’s advantages:It is a kind of simply applicable Screen Recorder Software with the function of recording area setting, dubbing, and uploading video. It can erase the desktop background while recoding the screen, leaving the screen homochromic. The 9 buttons and icons in the main menu can help you fully complete the process of screenshots and make the function of the Tip cam clearly unique.
It is a kind of simply applicable Screen Recorder Software with the function of recording area setting, dubbing, and uploading video. It can erase the desktop background while recoding the screen, leaving the screen homochromic. The 9 buttons and icons in the main menu can help you fully complete the process of screenshots and make the function of the Tip cam clearly unique. | Disadvantages: Its function is not that variably applicable for the reason that it can not record the sound simultaneously and compile the video completed in the late period. In addition, the recoding pictures are not very clear and the speed of the running of built-in video player is comparably slow. Moreover, the software is not very stable with occasional errors. | Comments: The user can find it very easy to master this kind of software with its friendly interface and simple processing. However, the main disadvantage of the software is its instability. |
| Wondershare Democreator | Advantages: The design of the its main interface is so distinct and gorgeous. And it can support many formats such as flash, video, and ims；the pictures and the visual effects of the synchronous recording screen are clear and fantastic. In addition, it is easy for the users to manage and edit the recorded pictures because they are placed according to the order. Moreover, the users can add the images ,buttons, descriptions ,notes and even the flash into each action. | Disadvantage: It can not support the scheduled and timing recording. | Comments: The visual effects of the recording is uniquely clear. The particular feature of the software is that the users can add the notes ,descriptions input or output pictures and even the flash into specific action when necessary and record the sound at the same time. All in all ,the English official version of Wondershare Democreator v2.515 is a optimal option when you want to present the video. |
| Screen2Exe | Advantages:1) simple design of the interface.2)easy-to-use/recordable/ Video high compression based on SSCV2/Independent EXE format.3)various video patterns such as the black and white, multicolor etc.4)It is convenient to play the saved videos with its simply accessible video player.5) The previously recorded videos can be easily compiled by being added some pictures and images.6) The recording pace can be modified before the recording.7) The specific fragment of the recording can be optimized and removed automatically 8)The function of recording can be chosen independently. | Disadvantages:1) It just supports only one recoding format excluding the usual formats such as the test notes ,flash, and avi etc.2) The user can just record the pictures one by one and the images are not that clear.3) The saved recordings can not be reopen to be edited.4)It can not support the scheduled and timing recording. | Comments: Want to make the desktop processing format “exe”? Just take advantage of this kind of domestic software free of charge temporarily . It has a small volume of 400KB and adopts the newest technique of SSCV2 high compression, making sure that the volume of resulted document is minimum.The mike recording can be served as the interpretation with its “exe” format in the process of the screen recording. Additionally, this software can screenshot the whole screen or the partial area if you move and click the Mouse. It is popular with the users who do have a serious requirement on the quality of the images and pictures because the pictures recorded are not enough clear. |
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Summary
Through personal knowledge of the screen recording software, it has a wide range of software applications, not just software recording process on the screen ,but can be also used as a screenshot software or as the recording software！
The majority of screen recording software includes the functions mentioned above, only a small portion of those lack of some features because different manufacturers, or software versions have different functions or features . Just choose a good software you like ！
Through comparison between the software and tests, we learn to look at the description and the data coming with software evaluation because the comparison is repeated to get the test data and a description of good software, which is much helful for your choice！
- It’s not difficult for us to tell the features of these softwares apart after analysing the data received from the first round test.Here I think the softwares below deserved to be recommended.(listed in no particular order)
- Firstly, Total Screen Recorder,this software is a handy and multifunctional video-recording software. It is very convenient and practical. This software records audio and video simultaneously and efficiently.It is really an indispensable screen recording program.It can be applied in basic screen recording,recording software tutorial,long time recording web courseware,recording chat video like QQ/MSN ect,recording network TV,recording film footage,games and so on.
- Secondly, AutoScreenRecorder pro 3.0.325. This software is small but powerful,the pictures recorded are clear and it also supports late video editing.It is very convenient and the price is reasonable.It can be used in basic screen recording,recording software tutorial,long time recording net web courseware,recording chat video like QQ/MSN ect,recording network TV,recording film footage,games(slightly worse) and so on.
- Finally, Wondershare Democreator v2.515,beautiful interface, powerful function,which is seeked by many customers. And the pictures recorded are clear. What’s more,it’s a free software. It can be used in basic screen recording,recording software tutorial,long time recording net web courseware,recording chat video like QQ/MSN ect,recording network TV,recording film footage and so on.
- Of course, there is no such thing as a best software but a most suitable one.What I recommend is only for your reference, you can buy the softwares acording to your own demand.
